Apply for CPUT 2026 – Application Dates Out

Apply for CPUT 2026 – Application Dates Out

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has officially opened the application process for 2026, welcoming all prospective students to apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. While the start date for applications is the same for all programs, the deadlines for submission differ by faculty. To secure your place at one of South Africa’s top universities, make sure to submit your application before the relevant deadlines.

We have provided a comprehensive list of CPUT application dates for the 2026 academic intake, covering all available undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

CPUT Application Dates for 2026 Online Applications

Prospective students wishing to apply for admission to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) for the 2026 academic year can begin submitting their applications starting May 13, 2025. However, it is important to pay close attention to the details regarding the online application process and submission deadlines in this article.

Read Also: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Prospectus 2025-2026

CPUT Application Dates For Application Fee Payments For 2026

Important information for prospective students applying manually:

• A non-refundable processing or application fee is required.
• This fee must be paid within the application deadlines set by the university. Any payment received after the deadline will be rejected.
• If you pay your application fee offline, you must submit proof of payment by the application deadline.
• CPUT accepts various payment methods, including cash, direct deposit into an official bank account, crossed postal orders, and bank-guaranteed cheques.

CPUT Application Deadlines for Required Documentation and Submission in 2026

Submitting all required supporting documentation is mandatory. Applications with missing documents will be considered invalid.

Required documents include:

• Results
• Certificates
• Minor Application Declaration Form (if applicable)

Submission deadlines:

• All documents must be submitted to the university by the application deadline.
• Any outstanding documents must be submitted before the application portal closes.

CPUT Courses And Their Closing Dates For 2026

Below is the breakdown of the available courses and their respective application closing dates for the 2026 academic year at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology:

Certificate & Higher Certificates

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Diploma & National Diploma

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Diploma in Grade R (DPEDGR)

• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

B Ed Qualifications

• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 29th July 2025

Bachelor’s in Science

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Bachelor’s Degree, B Tech

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

B Tech Nursing Science (BTNURS), B Tech Nursing (Extended) (BTNURX), Bachelor of Nursing (BPNURS), Bachelor of Nursing (Extended) (BPNURX)

• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 29th July 2025

Post Graduate Certificate (PGCE)

• Except for Post Graduate Certificate in Education: FET (PGCFET) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (PGCSFT)
• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Advanced Diploma

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 30th September 2025

Diploma in Technical & Vocational Teaching (ADTVET)

• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Post Graduate Diploma

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Honours Bachelor’s in Education

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Master’s Degree & M Tech (Course-based)

• Closing Date for South African Students: 30th September 2025
• Closing Date for Non-South African Students: 31st August 2025

Master’s Degree & M Tech (Full Research)

• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 15th March 2026

Doctoral Degree & D Tech

• Closing Date for Both South African and Non-South African Students: 15th March 2026

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CPUT Contacts

CPUT CAMPUSES

Bellville Campus

Postal Address

• PO Box 1906
• Bellville
• 7535

Location

• Symphony Way
• (off Robert Sobukwe Road)
• Bellville

Contact:

• +27 21 959 6911

District Six Campus

Postal Address

• PO Box 652
• Cape Town
• 8000

Location

• Hanover and
• Tennant Street
• Zonnebloem

Contact Number:

• +27 21 460 3911

 

Granger Bay Campus

Postal Address

• PO Box 652
• Cape Town
• 8000

Location

• Beach Road
• Mouille Point

Contact Number

• +27 21 440 5700

 

Mowbray Campus

Postal Address

• PO Box 652
• Cape Town
• 8000

Location

• Highbury Road
• Mowbray

Phone Number

• +27 21 680 1500

 

Wellington Campus       

Postal Address

• Private Bag X8
• Wellington
• 7654

Location

• Jan van Riebeeck Street
• Wellington

Contact Number

• +27 21 864 5200

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